Mergers & Acquisitions

Related: For a negligible amount of money, Microsoft is buying progress on both the mobile and content fronts, though not nearly enough to catch up to Apple or Google. [Heard on the Street]

Sunoco’s Family Values Charm Energy Transfer: Sunoco is heading down the aisle again. But new groom Energy Transfer Partners is more interested in Sunoco’s four kids. [Heard on the Street]

Monster: Coca-Cola has explored a deal for energy-drink company Monster Beverage, according to people familiar with the matter. The news caused a temporary spike in Monster’s share price Monday. On Monday, Coke said it’s not “at this time” in talks. [WSJ]

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